The nameMehmet
Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad. It has been given in France since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mehmet comes from the Arabic muhammad, "praised".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. Mehmed II, Ottoman sultan, took Constantinople in 1453.
History
Mehmet has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Mehmet
Mehmet in France
Mehmet was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 970 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Mehmet. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Mehmet in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 68 in the five years before.
Mehmet in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehmet mean?
Mehmet comes from the Arabic muhammad, "praised".
What is the origin of the name Mehmet?
Arabic, through Turkish. Mehmed II, Ottoman sultan, took Constantinople in 1453.
Is Mehmet a girl's or a boy's name?
Mehmet is a boy's name.